Captain vs Dirk

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Captain

Boy #7,130 Most Popular

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Boy #7,133 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

Dutch Flemish German American

15 High Risk

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Captain Rank #7,130

Dirk Rank #7,133

Captain is more popular, ranked #7130 vs #7133 for Dirk.

Is Captain or Dirk more popular?

Captain is more popular, ranked #7130 compared to Dirk at #7133 in the United States.

What do Captain and Dirk mean?

Dirk means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Captain and Dirk boy or girl names?

Captain is primarily a boy name. Dirk is primarily a boy name.